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Mrs. Rieder from Cincinnati, OH is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Translator Device for Our Ever-Growing ESL Population

Help me give my students a translator device to better understand the task at hand.

  • $247 goal

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My Project

Our elementary school is experiencing a significant growth in the English as a Second Language (ESL) student population, with many students having limited proficiency in English. As an elementary art teacher, having a translating device in the classroom can greatly benefit both the teacher and students in several ways.

This translating device will serve as a crucial tool for breaking down language barriers between the teacher and ESL students.

It will facilitate effective communication, ensuring that art instructions, explanations, and feedback are clear and easily understood by all students. By providing accurate and real-time translations, the device will contribute to an enriched learning experience for ESL students. They will be able to fully engage with art lessons, understand concepts, and participate in class activities, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

A translating device can also be used to enhance communication with parents who may have limited English proficiency. This will enable teachers to effectively convey information about their child's progress, upcoming events, and other important matters, promoting parental involvement in the learning process. The primary goal is to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students, regardless of their English proficiency, can actively participate in art education.

This project aims to improve communication not only within the classroom but also between teachers and parents. Establishing clear channels of communication will contribute to a more collaborative and supportive educational community. This project seeks to ensure that ESL students have equal access to quality art education, promoting their overall academic and personal development.

Mrs. Rieder Midway Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Rieder

Cincinnati, OH View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

500 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SVANTTO Pen Scanner, Text to Speech Device for Dyslexia, OCR Digital Highlighter Pen Reader, Exam Reading Pen for Students, Wireless Poliglu Language Translator Device • Amazon Business $176.98 1 $176.98

Materials cost

$176.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$209.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.99

Total project goal

$246.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$246.62

1 Donor

-$246.62

Donations toward project cost

-$209.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.99

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$0.00

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